经济学人下载:资助慈善事业:高成本发展影响力债券的利与弊(1)

1.be less likely to 不太可能
However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.
然而，它可以挽救许多人的生命，而且在地震中不大可能受到损害。
2.be willing to 愿意
Few firms will be willing to gamble on new products.
很少有公司愿意冒险开发新产品。
3.convoluted 复杂的
The policy is so convoluted even college presidents are confused.
这项政策太令人费解，甚至连大学校长们也是一头雾水。
4.transaction 交易
The transaction is completed by payment of the fee.
交易在支付费用之后就完成了。